The state government organized the Ravi Krishi Mahotsav-2024 on December 6 and 7 to introduce Gujarat's farmers to modern agricultural methods, technologies, and innovative approaches. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel will inaugurate the statewide eve
Punjab Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Tuesday, slammed the BJP-led central government for neglecting the interests of farmers in Punjab and Haryana.
The protest, organized by the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) along with other farmer groups, is being held to demand compensation and benefits related to agricultural reforms, including a legal guarantee for MSP.
This was achieved through special subsidy packages and proactive policy measures. The government has provided special or additional subsidy packages over and above the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates during Rabi 2021-22, Kharif 2022, Rabi 2022-23, and both Kharif and Rabi 2024.
According to an official release, farmers across the state have embraced advanced practices like drip irrigation, mulching, and drone-assisted pesticide spraying. Following this progressive trend, Nano Urea (liquid) has seen widespread adoption, with over 20 lakh farmers in Gujarat now util
President of the JD(S) Youth Wing, Nikhil Kumaraswamy, met Union Minister for Commerce and Industries Piyush Goyal in the national capital on Monday to advocate for Karnataka's tobacco farmers. During the meeting, Kumaraswamy presented a representation on their behalf, highlighting the price
Farmer leader and national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), Rakesh Tikait, claimed on Monday that farmers participating in the 'Delhi Chalo' protest were stopped by police barricades as they attempted to march towards Delhi, demanding solutions to agricultural issues and a
Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Monday questioned the government over stopping protesting farmers at Delhi-Noida border and said it should support them.
Terming an irretrievable and confrontational stance as poor diplomacy, he emphasized, "We need to think openly and engage in open discussions because this country belongs to us. It is deeply influenced by its rural roots, and I believe that wherever my farmer brothers are and whichever pr
According to the Joint Superintendent of Police (SP), "The police are in constant communication with the farmers, we talked to them for 3 hours on Sunday as well. Along with the talks we are also ensuring security, we have prepared a 3-tier security plan, under which 5,000 police official
The protest, organized by the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) along with other farmer groups, is being held to demand compensation and benefits related to agricultural reforms, including a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP).